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Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets and Hash browns

  • Hash browns have less Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets' daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 22% 23% 20% 17% 116% 92% 25% 136%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Iron ~0.6mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.3% 0% 0% 0% 20% 28% 113% 54% 59% 41% 20% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 14% 44% 3%
Protein: 16.46 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 14.31 g
Water: 44.15 g
Other: 2.53 g
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +538%
Contains more FatsFats +32.3%
Contains more OtherOther +13.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.8%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 29% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.117 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Hash browns
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Hash browns Opinion
Calories 326kcal 272kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 16.46g 2.58g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 22.55g 17.04g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 1.3mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Net carbs 14.31g 26.18g Hash browns
Carbs 14.31g 28.88g Hash browns
Cholesterol 50mg 0mg Hash browns
Magnesium 22mg 21mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Calcium 11mg 19mg Hash browns
Potassium 250mg 355mg Hash browns
Iron 0.62mg 0.6mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sugar 0.08g 0.56g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 2.7g Hash browns
Copper 0.061mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.61mg 0.36mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Starch 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 271mg 98mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 708mg 566mg Hash browns
Vitamin A 2IU Hash browns
Vitamin E 2.62mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.19mg 0.158mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Selenium 25µg 0.4µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.137mg Hash browns
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.038mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B3 6.042mg 1.838mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg 0.38mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.254mg 0.186mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin K 8µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 12µg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.161g 0.056g Hash browns
Choline 17.8mg Hash browns
Saturated Fat 4.787g 2.54g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 6.138g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 10.117g 5.665g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 0g 0.24g Hash browns
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.765g 0.441g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.044g 0.03g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.017g 0.008g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g 5.131g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Hash browns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.247g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170725/nutrients
  2. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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